Valparaiso Police Department

The Valparaiso Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application via PoliceApp.com; however, applications are also available at the Valparaiso Police Department and at...

Effective immediately, Sgt. E.J. Hall, has been appointed to the Captain of Support Services. Cap- tain Hall will maintain his current assignment, as he has been serving as the Commander of Sup- port Services since November 1, 2018. His duties have...

The Valparaiso Police Department maintains a CARE Program (Contact, Assistance, and Referral) year-round, with open registration for those groups who may be sensitive to extreme weather conditions, including senior citizens. Given the current...

The Valparaiso Police Department is issuing a traffic alert for the upcoming Popcorn Festival, being held on September 7, 2019. Our roadways will experience a great deal of heavy traffic throughout the day, and many roadways will be closed throughout...

The Valparaiso Police Department would like to announce the retirement of Patrolman Ronald Chapman and Patrolman Michael Cairns, effective July 31, 2019. Ronald Chapman has served the City of Valparaiso for over 22 years, accepting his first...

The Valparaiso Police Department is again participating in National Night Out, being held August 6, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. National Night out is a national event, bringing communities and police together under positive conditions, creating...

On April 27, 2019, Valparaiso Police Chief Jeffrey Balon was honored by the Northwest Indiana African American Alliance, Inc., along with Gladys Allen, Alvin Shields, and Edwina Shields. The three were recognized for their efforts in the Valparaiso...

The Valparaiso Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Miller to the rank of Patrol Sergeant, effective May 1, 2019. Ryan Miller is a 14 –year veteran of the department, working within the Patrol Division for a majority of his...

The Valparaiso Police Department would like to announce the retirement of Detective Lieutenant Tom Horn and Detective Brian Thurman, effective April 30, 2019. Detective Lieutenant Tom Horn has served the City of Valparaiso for 29 years, accepting his...

The Valparaiso Police Department would like to announce the transfer of Sergeant Andrew McIntyre back to the Detective Bureau. Sergeant McIntyre is a nine—year veteran of the police department, having spent his career in many facets of law...